Global Trade Attorney - Midlevel, Hybrid, DC

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 international law firm in Washington, D.C., seeks a mid-level International Trade Associate to help grow a sophisticated practice focused on U.S. export controls, tariffs, customs law, and national security reviews, including CFIUS matters.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team, demonstrate strong research and writing abilities, and manage multiple cross-border matters in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the District of Columbia, in good standing.
• 2–3+ years of substantive experience in international trade law.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus.
• Experience with BIS/DDTC export controls is preferred.
• Experience with OFAC sanctions is a plus.
• Experience with trade remedy investigations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on matters involving U.S. export controls, customs law, tariffs, economic sanctions, and CFIUS reviews
• Assist clients with compliance requirements administered by BIS, DDTC, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and OFAC
• Analyze customs matters involving product entry, tariff classification, valuation, and related regulatory requirements
• Support matters involving U.S. antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard laws
• Conduct legal and regulatory research and provide clear, practical guidance on complex international trade issues
• Draft memoranda, submissions, compliance materials, and client communications
• Collaborate with attorneys across practices and offices on sophisticated cross-border regulatory matters
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting international trade and advise clients regarding their potential impact

Skills

Export controls BIS/DDTC

Customs law

Economic sanctions

Trade remedy investigations

Mandarin Chinese

Education

JD from top-tier law school

DC Bar admission

Job description

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 international law firm in Washington, D.C., seeks a mid-level International Trade Associate to help grow a sophisticated practice focused on U.S. export controls, tariffs, customs law, and national security reviews, including CFIUS matters.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team, demonstrate strong research and writing abilities, and manage multiple cross-border matters in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Hybrid work arrangement offered.